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  1. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Apparently,a go bag should contain diapers and chux(that's what was told to me on another thread). I didn't know that,but as I said lots of parents would have a problem with that because home care...

  2. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

  3. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Do you work Private Duty? We usually don't have any of that

  4. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Yes,but still,most of these kids don't have cardiac issues nor a hx of such. I still think its awaste of money to transport these children with a CC nurse,Pdn,parent,and EMT's. All for a Dr...

  5. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I stayed to help out the families. Lots of them are scared(as they should be) and I thought them seeing a familiar face might help. Also,it may sound strange,but I can explain things a bit better to...

  6. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Nope,never had a pt that needed heart stabilizing drugs. As I've said,I don't see the need why the CCRN has to be on transport with us. According to the CCRn I was speaking with,she said the state of...

  7. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I always thought paramedics(and not EMT's) could place a endotracheal tube on the spot. I also thought they could give drugs to restart the heart rate out in the field during emergencies. I guess...

  8. DNR Orders

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Which means,if the parent wanted me to Cpr despite the order,I have to do it? But what if they turn around and say"we didn't want her to do cpr". Ii would have nothing to stand on but my nurses

  9. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I guess from now on,I'm just not going. As soon as they get into the ambulance,I'm leaving. I thought I was helping out the ER staff nurses,but I guess not. I just thought by taking diapers and chux...

  10. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    So now I know,when the pt goes to the hospital,I have to pack extra diapers and chux. I always thought the hospital would provide that since the pt is technically "theirs". There are some parents who...

  11. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    So basically you are saying the PDN is responsible until the pt gets admitted to the

  12. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    JustBeachy,this is wht I'm referring

  13. Patients with sticky fingers!

    smartnurse1982 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Go bags don't usually include diapers and chux. They only include Ambubags,trachs,trach ties. The essentials. Its a small red

  14. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Ol,the CCN told me different. She said trach/vent kids have to be transported with an Ccn and Emt's. She said a Pdn wasn't sufficient because we don't have a defib or any meds like Atropine if his...

  15. Patients with sticky fingers!

    smartnurse1982 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Most times the kids get admitted. I think you guys misunderstood. What I mean by taking is going to the cart,getting a diaper and some pads,and placing it under the kids. If the staff nurses don't see...

  16. Patients with sticky fingers!

    smartnurse1982 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    How is it unethical when the pt needs it AT THAT TIME? We don't have time to bring diapers,chux,and suction catheters with us. Most times,we have nothing because its an

  17. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    As far as a defib, I was asking because when I transport a private duty trach/vent,the sate of Nj mandates an ambulance with EMT's and a critical care nurse be there on the ambulance. What I'm trying...

  18. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    As an emergency department nurse....if there is a private duty nurse the care of the patient is the responsibility of the home care nurse for the equipment/vent/patient for routine...

  19. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    As far as taking supplies,well I had to. I had to get diapers and suction caths from somewhere. As far as asking about the ER,what I was saying is that I don't understand when some agencies tell us to...

  20. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    My pts don't get admitted until 2 to 3 hrs after they arrived in the

  21. DNR Orders

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    The first a few weeks ago I acually did "revive" the child(pulse was 28,02 sat was 0),Mom called the Ambulance. The EMT's looked at me as if I was from outer space because the DNR order is above the...

  22. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I'm guessing the agency pays you with their own money,and not incurance money? I guess if I didn't get paid,I would just stick around. The human side of me would want to. I regularly stay late at some...

  23. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I'm saying,if that's the case,then why don't we have defibs in the home then? I'm mostly referring to Peds btw,and according to AhA,most children's hearts stop because of respiratory arrest,while in...

  24. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Maybe your agency does it differently then. Some of my agencies told me to follow the ambulance in my own car so transport wouldn't be an issue for me. Others will pay for your transport via a cab if...

  25. Hospitalizations and Pdn

    smartnurse1982 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Its amazing to see how different states and even different agencies handle these cases. I can't remember the last time I've rode in a car or van with my pts for Dr appointments nor to the ER. Since...